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Hello Nola, I just started CRNA school in August and I'm a minority. I never had any negative feedback from anesthesiologist or CRNA's when I spoke to them about school. They were nothing but encouraging. Getting into school is very competitive but I don't believe it is because of race but based on your grades, GRE and years of experience. In my case. There a lot of people trying to get in to very few slots around the country and the schools are very selective when choosing candidates. They want the best of the best. School is very stressful and the time committment is enormous. However , school is awesome. I was on call last nite/this morning until 1am, and when I got home couldn't go to sleep due to the adrenaline from the cases we had done. I'm not sure about the percentage of CRNA's or MDA's who become addicted but abuse is a prloblem. I personally knew of one CRNA when I worked in the OR as RN who had a drug problem. I suggest that you pursue a BS in nursing and skip the ADN route because after you finish your BSN you have to work in critical care before getting into CRNA school. You've got a long road ahead but don't be discouraged by people who probably have no clue about the profession anyway. Talk to CRNA's, ask to shadow them in the OR one day and see first hand what they do. Good luck, UCARN

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Are the Sweat Book and the Memory Master from Valley Anesthesia the same? If not where can I purchase the Sweat Book? Thanks